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In a world where ordinary people suddenly gained extraordinary powers, a new phenomenon emerges: “Espers.” These individuals unlocked incredible abilities—like telekinesis and foresight—thanks to a mysterious primordial creature that once walked the earth. While many embrace their new gifts, fear and division rised, turning friends into enemies.
Project ARIES breaks new ground with the creation of Aries, the first man-made Esper. Crafted from the blood, flesh, and bone of the primordial creature that brought about the Espers in the first place, Aries starts as a marvel. But when an unexpected surge of instability turns him into a nightmare, chaos ensues, leading to the project’s failure. Aries is then locked away, isolated from the world, left to grapple with his fate.
Years later, a young man named Sepher finds himself caught up in the remnants of this abandoned project, owing a dangerous favor to the shadowy figures behind Project ARIES. He’s thrust into the role of guide for Aries, a position that no one else was willing to take. Unlike the previous guides who fell prey to Aries’s uncontrollable desires, Sepher has a unique resilience and a special connection to the Aries, having been specifically designed for him. But their bond is complicated—Aries is mostly docile but can unleash violent outbursts if provoked, making their relationship a precarious balance on the edge of disaster.
As Sepher navigates the complex landscape of Aries’s mind, he must uncover the secrets behind Aries creation and the true nature of his own role in it all. With every encounter, the stakes rise, forcing Sepher to face not only Aries’s unpredictable nature but also the dark forces eager to reclaim him. Together, they must find a way to stabilize Aries before his power spirals out of control, or risk unleashing an unimaginable catastrophe upon the world or let Aries be destroyed.
Excerpt
The air in the containment chamber was thick with tension as Sepher stepped inside, the heavy door sealing shut behind him with a finality that sent a shiver down his spine. In the dim light, he could make out the silhouette of Aries, towering and imposing.
“Who dares to enter?” a low growl rumbled from the darkness, laced with primal fury that quickened Sepher’s heartbeat.
“I'm Sepher, I’m here to help you,” he replied, his voice steady despite the fear gnawing at his insides.
Aries shifted, shadows swirling around him as his eyes glowed with an unsettling mix of curiosity and menace. “Help? No one comes here to help. They come to control, Mr. Sepher.”
“I’m not like the others,” Sepher insisted, stepping closer. “They feared you. I want to understand you.”
With a flick of his wrist, Aries summoned tendrils of energy, wrapping them around Sepher’s wrists with a possessive grip. “Understand? Haha Mr. Sepher you really are a funny one aren't you, you're the first person I've met since I opened my eyes that wanted to understand me. And my understanding me, will you love me as well?”
“If that's your wish, I will show you love Aries..”
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#guideverse
#sci-fi
#psychological
#action
